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Seminars at NANOFAIR 2008 with focus on energy technology and energy efficiency

This year directly following on from the Nanofair on March 13, 2008 together with two other Fraunhofer Institutes in Dresden (Materials and Beam Technology; Ceramic Technologies and Systems) the Fraunhofer IPMS is inviting guests for a day of seminars combined with laboratory visits.

February 11, 2008 Read more

Huskies add flavor - green dog, nano dog, and alumni dog

People walking around Northeastern University campus may notice some new additions to outdoor scenery - husky statues. The statues, sponsored by Northeastern and the visual arts department, aim to bring art and creativity to campus while promoting some of the school's achievements. Nano Dog was created in recognition of Northeastern's efforts in nanomanufacturing research.

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Plasmonics, metamaterials, nanotechnology, and biophotonics to be featured at Photonics Europe

The latest breakthroughs in optics and photonics research and expert-led programs examining technology innovation and new-business issues will be presented at the SPIE Europe Photonics Europe symposium in April. The event will be held at the Palais de la Musique et des Congres in Strasbourg, France, April 7-11, 2008, and is the third in a series that began in 2004.

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Japan's textile-makers combine tradition with technology

A handful of highly specialised manufacturers and artisan weavers from Tango, in the region of Japan's ancient capital Kyoto, were in Paris last week to showcase their innovations, combining centuries-old tradition with the latest in nanotechnology.

February 10, 2008 Read more

Nanotechnology and energy event: The future of nanoenergy

If you happen to be in The Netherlands towards the end of the month, this sounds like an interesting event to go to: the future of NanoEnergy, Amsterdam, February 28, 2008.

February 9, 2008 Read more

Nanotechnology short courses on revolutionizing medicine

The Institute of Nanotechnology and Cranfield University, both in the UK, have teamed up to present a novel and innovative series of short training courses in nanomedicine.

February 9, 2008 Read more

Nano-thermal analysis for polymer characterization

Two examples of the utility of nanoscale thermal measurements have been published as applications papers available free for downloading from the Anasys web site.

February 9, 2008 Read more

Riyadh University initiates program on nanotechnology

Dr. Mohammed Nashai, a renowned nanotechnologist from Egypt, has been appointed dean of King Abdullah Institute for Nanotechnology (KAIN), which will be up and running at King Saud University's Department of Physics here in six months.

February 8, 2008 Read more

Winnipeg's biomedical devices industry gets $5.7 million boost from government of Canada

The Government of Canada announced a $5.7 million investment over three years in Winnipeg's biomedical technology cluster today at the National Research Council (NRC) Institute for Biodiagnostics.

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Pittcon to showcase latest innovations in diverse industries

Pittcon 2008, the 59th annual Pittsburgh Conference and Exposition on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy, will feature 55 symposia, 118 short courses, 115 oral sessions, 80 poster sessions, 14 new product forums and 10 workshops on the latest innovations and technical developments in analytical chemistry and applied spectroscopy. It will take place March 2-7 in New Orleans.

February 8, 2008 Read more

Nanotechnology: What about investing in it?

Bob Pisani over at the CNBC website has an article about investing in nanotechnology that basically is about the announcement of a new research firm covering the nanotechnology space - iNano Capital Advisors.

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Researchers produce nanowires easier, faster than before

Engineering researchers at Texas A&M University have developed a new way to produce ultra-thin electricity-conducting wire that is simpler and faster than existing processes.

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Artificial cells mimic ion transport

An inorganic capsule that could be used to study cell functions has been developed by a team of German and US scientists.

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Putin warns of new worldwide arms race

Russian President Vladimir Putin said here Friday that the world is facing a new arms race.

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New membranes design will improve carbon dioxide capture

A new type of membrane has been internationally patented by researchers at The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim. The membrane is made from a plastic material that has been structured by means of nano technology. It catches CO2 while other waste gases pass freely.

February 8, 2008 Read more

Stanford researchers hear the sound of quantum drums

Nanoscale drums provide insight into math, quantum physics and microelectronics.

February 8, 2008 Read more